Cardiac Ultrasound Technology, AAS Degree
Cardiovascular Technologists perform various diagnostic procedures so that a diagnosis may be established concerning that patient’s cardiovascular system. The Cardiovascular Technologist reviews and records pertinent patient history and supporting data through the use of special equipment to direct nonionizing, high frequency sound waves into areas of the patient’s body. Cardiovascular Technologists operate the equipment, which collects reflected echoes and forms an image that can be videotaped, transmitted, or photographed for interpretation and diagnosis by a physician. Cardiac sonographers perform their noninvasive study primarily on the heart, looking at its walls, chambers, valves, vessels and functions.
Clinical Affiliation: The student will be placed in a clinical affiliation for 7 months in medical centers throughout the United States. If a student does not complete specialty Cardiovascular classes in three consecutive semesters, faculty and administration will determine whether courses must be repeated before enrolling in clinical. Clinical placement is determined only after the student has been observed safely and consistently performing all required procedures in specified time frames.